The Savannah Chamber Weekly Digest
Everything You Need to Know From the Chamber

June 28, 2021

Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half Marathon Returns November 5-7, 2021

If it's not already there, please make sure this year's Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half Marathon is on your radar screen again. After not happening in 2020 due to the pandemic, this outstanding event will return to Savannah for the weekend of November 5-7, 2021.

Rob Wells from the Savannah Sports Council and I spoke with executives from the marathon staff this week, and it's “all systems go” for this year's event. They are currently working to produce other similar-type race events around the country and are processing through the most current and necessary protocols for races like this.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Making the Connection: Speed Networking | Wednesday, June 30

Join us for Speed Networking at the Savannah Technical College. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards when you attend this members-only event. Each attendee will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves and their company to Chamber members at their table, then table rotations will give everyone in attendance a chance to network.

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Power Hour at Tubby's Tank House in Thunderbolt | Wednesday, July 7

Presenting at this month’s Power Hour will be HR Office Savers director of business development, Foy Staley. Foy will discuss what soft skills are and why organizations simply can’t do without them. Join us as we learn why implementing soft skills training at the top and following up throughout the entire organization will show returns on your investments.

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MEMBER NEWS & INFO

Attract Foot Traffic to Your Business with the Show Us Your Badge Program

Attract foot traffic to your business by participating in Visit Savannah’s “Show Us Your Badge” customer perks program! This program is designed to attract visitor foot traffic to your business and provide a rich Savannah experience by offering special offers and discounts at restaurants, attractions, shops, and specialty businesses. These discounts are exclusive to qualified meeting and convention attendees, film crews, sports teams and their families, travel agents, and group tour operators. The program is not available to the general public.

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Visit Savannah Team Hosts International Society of Explosive Engineers for Conference Site Visit

The Visit Savannah Sales Team welcomed the International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE) to Savannah for a site visit in preparation for their February 2024 annual convention. Along with representatives from The Hyatt, The Westin and Northpoint Hospitality, the Visit Savannah team met with meeting planners from ISEE to help ensure their attendees and their guests have a productive and enjoyable experience in our city. 

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Visions for Savannah:City manager finalists address pressing issues in Q&A session

Savannah’s three finalists for city manager, Jay Melder, Heath Lloyd and Sheryl Long, took questions from the media at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center Saturday afternoon.

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Update on American Travel Trends & Sentiment—Week of June 28

Americans are feeling the pangs of the travel industry’s labor shortages with 43.4% of recent overnight travelers agreeing that it seemed as though travel industry businesses were having trouble providing adequate service to travelers. But despite unsatisfactory travel experiences, some Americans are still feeling more enthusiastic about travel.

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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome our newest members and remember to do business with our fellow Chamber members!

RENEWALS

Thank you to these members for their continued support through their membership.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon cutting and grand opening events, and join us in congratulating the below members who recently hosted a celebration!

LAST WEEK AT THE CHAMBER

Member Enjoyed a Sneak Peek of the Thompson Savannah Hotel

The Chamber hosted their exclusive business connection at the new Thompson Savannah hotel in Savannah’s Eastern Wharf. Members enjoyed casual networking, cocktails and a sneak peek tour of the Thompson Savannah.

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